The Cat Doctor

I’ve been taking my cats here for years. Dr. Penyy is the best! Reasonable and very understanding. I’m over the big name vet companies and having my cat scared of the dogs in the waiting room. Nothing but great things to say, I hope Dr. Penyy never leaves!

posted: 07/06/2023

I can't say enough nice things about this place. I trapped a feral cat and they got me in so quickly for a complete checkup. Prices are reasonable (all vets are expensive). The doctor and assistant were amazing with the cat and so patient. Staff is very friendly.

posted: 04/10/2023

The staff at The Cat Doctor is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. Penyy is patient, caring and understanding. I took in one of my brother's cats when he passed away and everyone has been helping anyway that they can to try and ease her anxiety.

posted: 09/06/2023

Last summer, my otherwise healthy sixteen-year-old Julie seemed more lethargic and began vomiting. When I took her to a local veterinary, he threw us out of his office because she “scratched” him. When I asked if he wanted to put her to sleep or sedate her, he told me that she was sixteen years old and didn’t see the point in doing so. I interpreted my cat’s defensive behavior as a sign that she was aging and that my job was to keep an eye on her but let her live her best life. Three months later, she stopped eating, became lethargic, which caused me to advocate for her with the harsh veterinary. To examine her, he took a huge chunk of fur from her neck at the site of the needle inserted to anesthetize her, so she came home immobilized and for a week, on antibiotics and thyroid medication. However, Julie rebounded. While sharing my concerns about Julie to total strangers in a Syosset pet food store, they strongly recommended that I bring Julie to Dr. Penyy. Despite the distance from my north shore home to New Hyde Park, their endorsement was compelling. Dr. Penyy’s office was and continued to be kind, professional and supportive. Dr. Penyy called me that day and assured me that there was no need to sedate Julie, but rather told me she would prefer to examine her “as she was” to find out how to best treat her. As with many cats, my feline diva was defensive during the visit, but Dr. Penyy comforted her as she drew blood and got a urine sample. She worked in tandem with her assistant while encouraging me to remain close by to comfort my cat. After each visit, I received a follow-up phone call from the staff to see how Julie was doing post-visit. Within days, Dr. Penyy called with the results of blood work with suggested treatment. I was shocked that Dr. Penyy called me on the eve of a significant holiday and remember telling her to get some “down time” for herself. As difficult as the last six months were, Dr. Penyy and I worked together to keep Julie as healthy and comfortable as possible despite her worsening kidney disease. A week and a half ago, she honored my decision to allow Julie to go peacefully to release her from her pain and suffering. Like many heartbroken owners, I agonized over the timing of my decision. Less than a week after euthanizing Julie, Dr. Penyy called me early in the morning on her first day back from a short hiatus and reassured me that I made the right decision. I can’t praise Dr. Penyy and her staff enough for their professionalism, care, and compassion shown toward Julie. Julie was a very special feline companion, so I am grateful that she had the best care a pet could have with Dr. Penyy.

posted: 06/18/2023

Love this place. It's helps not having dogs in the waiting area as this upsets my cat. Staff is nice and Dr. Penny is very helpful.

posted: 08/16/2023